--- title: "Innovation Strategic Partnerships Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0553d3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0553d3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0553d3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0553d3.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SEVERN TRENT WATER LIMITED" published: "2025-10-13" --- # Innovation Strategic Partnerships Framework Buyer: SEVERN TRENT WATER LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0553d3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0553d3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0553d3.json) ## Summary Severn Trent Water Limited, based in Coventry, UK, has initiated a tender process for the "Innovation Strategic Partnerships Framework," with the focus on water distribution and related services, as well as research and development services. This procurement falls under the services industry and is specifically categorised within the utilities special regime. The tender, adopting an open competitive flexible procedure, seeks to establish strategic partnerships and the total estimated value of the contract is £20,000,000. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions being facilitated through the SAP Ariba platform, closing on 13th November 2025. The contract, set to commence on 26th February 2026, will span five years, with possibilities for renewal to be determined. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in innovative solutions within the water and research industries. The procurement method styled as a competitive flexible procedure implies an openness to innovative and varied approaches in tender proposals, making it ideal for established firms with a strong track record in critical infrastructure, co-investment, solution co-development, and sustainability. Up to five participants will be chosen for the closed framework agreement, which indicates opportunities for collaboration and growth within a substantial market. Businesses excelling in these areas are well-suited to compete in this framework agreement, aiding Severn Trent Water Limited in their innovation and asset intelligence goals. ## Notice Please see all details regarding the PQQ stage of this tender via the SAP Ariba Discovery Posting Link: https://discovery.ariba.com/rfx/23500653 ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: To be determined closer to the time. ### Planning Information This notice is to invite engagement from suppliers who may be interested in submitting a tender response for a closed framework agreement that will support Severn Trent in establishing Innovation partnerships. This procurement description is for information only and some details may be amended/changed in the future following the preliminary market engagement and development of the sourcing strategy. Any future Tender Notice published in connection to this Pre Market Engagement is optional. This Preliminary Market Engagement Notice is optional, and does not contribute to the procurement process. Please see Innovation | Severn Trent Plc for more information on our strategy and goals in Asset intelligence and Innovation. If interested, please use the following link to fill out the pre-market engagement form. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=mR5c4eN7XEmXjuynuOqfMXKpu3pQVpFAlHvDW0uNLgFURVRCTUIxRzJRRVc2VEtYRjVSQ1hFTVc4WC4u ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064623-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2025 | | Future notice date | 10 Jul 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 26 Feb 2026 - 26 Feb 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000,000 | | Lots value | £20,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SEVERN TRENT WATER LIMITED | | Locality | COVENTRY | | Post town | Coventry | | Postcode | CV1 2LZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry | | Local authority | Coventry | | Electoral ward | St Michael's | | Westminster constituency | Coventry South | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 65 - Public utilities - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 65100000 - Water distribution and related services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 13 Oct 2025 at 09:41 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064623-2025 - 27 Jun 2025 at 10:52 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035714-2025 - 26 Jun 2025 at 08:23 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035259-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064623-2025 13th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035714-2025 27th June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035259-2025 26th June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://discovery.ariba.com/rfx/23500653 - https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=mR5c4eN7XEmXjuynuOqfMXKpu3pQVpFAlHvDW0uNLgFURVRCTUIxRzJRRVc2VEtYRjVSQ1hFTVc4WC4u - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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